Independence Plaza is home to 3,910 people in Kansas City. The poverty rate is 36.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. Owners hold 39% of the housing stock. 38% of locals were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 31.2. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Independence Plaza; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,910
Population density
6,119 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.64 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,214
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,197
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$109,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,115
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.4%
60.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.29 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(648)
Black37.9%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,371)
Asian5.2%(204)
Other5.2%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(648)
Black37.9%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,371)
Asian5.2%(204)
Other5.2%(205)
Diversity Score
88
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?
Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri has about 3,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?
The typical household in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri earns about $32,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri expensive?
In Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.
How educated are people in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?
About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri?
About 36.8% of people in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
